SADI Upcoming Program Details

Students who successfully complete SADI will receive three (3) undergraduate-level college credits and become eligible to receive a $10,000 scholarship to attend Moore College of Art & Design’s undergraduate programs.

Students may request transcripts for transfer of credit to other institutions. To request a transcript, email ce@moore.edu. Moore is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. 

Welcome to your first dorm! Check out our virtual residence halls tour.

SADI students live in suites with two double-occupancy bedrooms and a shared bathroom—a sneak preview of the college experience. SADI students reside in Stahl Hall, located on Moore’s campus, right next to classroom studios and facilities.

Moore’s Residence Life staff live on campus, providing fun and engaging programming geared toward personal growth and community-building. There are always staff members on duty in the residence halls, including Resident Advisors (RA’s) living on each floor of the dorm building to handle student questions. Live-in RA’s are Moore BFA upperclassmen who are supervised by the Director of Residence Life and the Dean of Students.

Entry to the residence hall is carefully regulated. Resident Assistants (RA's) reside with students on every floor to ensure supervision and that students have access to a trained staff member in case of emergency during all evening hours. Please note that outside visitors may not enter the dorms under any circumstances for the duration of the program. 

Moore has security personnel and program staff on duty 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. The College’s entrance is secured and carefully regulated at all times. All College buildings have “swipe” card access for entry. Wilson, Peter, and Stahl Halls have swipe card access points to use elevators and stairways. ID cards are carefully monitored and held only by SADI students and key Program Staff. 

To keep our community safe, we adhere to curfews, visitor restrictions and chaperone policies.

All meals are included! Check out our daily dining hall menu from SAGE Dining. Sage Dining Services creates a variety of delicious meals for students, including vegetarian and vegan options. Please contact General Manager, Michele O'Neill at moneill@sagedining.com to discuss any special dietary needs. 

DINING HALL HIGHLIGHTS:

• House-made soups, and salads served daily
• Menus feature whole grains, fresh vegetables, lean meats and seafood
• Milk is free of hormones and antibiotics
• Vegetarian and vegan offerings served daily

Sustainability initiatives include: use of locally sourced products, including produce, bakery items and dairy products; trayless dining with minimal use of disposables, and cooking grease recycling.

Students also enjoy Moore’s gaming lounge, café, vending machines and free laundry facilities! Don't forget to BYOD (Bring Your Own Detergent)!

Students work in large, fully equipped studios with professional visual artists. They receive ample time in these studios, in order to develop finished works and portfolio pieces. Evening studio time, which takes place after dinner, is a fun and motivational space for SADI students to work and interact.

The following student services are available to SADI students:

• DINING HALL & CAFE
• CONNELLY LIBRARY
• THE GALLERIES AT MOORE
• THE ART SHOP 

Take our virtual walking tour of the college!

Independent studio time and organized evening and weekend activities—such as optional field trips to galleries, city tours, performances, film screenings and shopping—enrich the SADI experience and complement coursework.  Weekends are unscheduled, to provide time for rest, extra studio time and family visits. 

The surrounding city of Philadelphia is both intimate and completely accessible. Moore is located in the heart of it all, on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, surrounded by world-renowned museums, restaurants, shops and other attractions, as well as the Schuykill River and scenic Fairmount Park—perfect for sketching, exercising, and socializing with new friends.  

Yes, and there are many other ways to fund your student’s experience and the Summer Art & Design Institute!

Tuition Assistance Scholarship

This year, a very limited number of highly competitive scholarships will be provided to students demonstrating financial need, academic merit, and creative potential. Scholarships are grant-funded and limited based on grant amounts. Learn more and apply before February 17, 2025!

Flexible Spending Account

With a Dependent Care FSA, you use pre-tax dollars to pay qualified out-of-pocket dependent care expenses. For families that use Flexible Spending Accounts, your dependent may be eligible to use funds toward the expense of the Summer Art & Design Institute. Please contact your employer for more information about qualified expenses.

College Savings Account

Families may use a College Savings Account (529 Tap Account) to pay for the expense of the program. For more information, please contact your College Savings Account representative.

External Scholarships & Funding

Families may explore national and local college funding organizations and scholarship opportunities to cover the expense of the program.

We recommend exploring:

Scholarships.com

Anthony Quinn Foundation Scholarships

The Ellis Trust: Grants & Scholarships for High School Girls (Philadelphia residents only)

Heights: Philadelphia Futures (Philadelphia residents only)

Other funding opportunities in your area

* Please note that the Summer Art & Design Institute is not FAFSA-eligible.

Tuition is inclusive of all costs including room (residence), board (meals), art supplies, college credits, extracurricular activities and field trips. Payments can be made online or over the phone at 215.965.4030. Full payment must be received by May 1, 2025. There are no hidden fees at SADI - here's the breakdown:

• Course Tuition + Art Supplies + Activities: $4,285
• Room (Residence): $1,495
• Board (Meals): $755

TOTAL: $6,535 *

* This does not include your nonrefundable $300 deposit, which holds your space in the program. 

When registering, you'll select your weekly elective courses. You’ll be asked to choose both a first-choice and a second-choice option from our 13 exciting creative disciplines. Please note that some disciplines fill up very quickly. To increase your chances of getting into your top-choice courses, we recommend submitting your tuition payment as soon as possible!

• Women and nonbinary students grades 10–12
• Students from anywhere in the U.S.
• International students who have strong English-language skills. Students whose first language is not English must submit TOEFL or SAT scores. Minimum TOEFL scores are 500 (paper exam); 173 (computer exam); or 61 (internet exam). Questions about the TOEFL or obtaining a student visa should be directed to Moore’s Admissions Office at enroll@moore.edu or 215.965.4015.

After full tuition payment processing, you will receive:

• FAQ & Packing List
• Health & Immunization Forms (due 7/1 via student portal)
• Housing Contract & Permission Forms (due 7/1 via student portal)
• Housing Lifestyle Questionnaire for roommate assignment (due 7/1 via student portal)

Watch a recorded Info Session at your convenience (Passcode: ?^5N3t2^)

That's ok! If you're local and interested in opportunities for youth at Moore, check out our exciting year-round day program, the Young Artists Workshop!